Cancer-fighting cauliflower is having its moment in the spotlight as the new kale

( Natural News ) Cauliflower has been enjoying increasing popularity as of late, thanks to a vast number of research that supports its health benefits. In fact, the vegetable is now being hailed as the “new kale” due in part to its nutritional value. According to New York-based nutritionist and personal trainer Mary Jane Detroyer, cauliflower is now replacing kale as a superfood, due to its versatility as a substitute for rise or potatoes in certain dishes. The vegetable is ideal for people who need to cut back on their calorie content such as obese individuals, diabetes patients and people with high cholesterol, the nutritionist said. “It’s very low in calories, so it’s a great food for weight loss. It can easily be incorporated into many deliciously tempting dishes to seduce you to eat more nutrients and less of the heavy stuff. It can seamlessly stand in for heavier foods like mashed potatoes and rice – and for just a fraction of the calories,” the Nutrition Twins (Tammy and Lyssie Lakatos) also quoted in DailyMail.co.uk . According to the University of Arizona , cauliflower belongs to the cruciferous vegetable family, which includes broccoli, kale and collard greens. The vegetable’s name literally means “cabbage flower” in Latin. Cauliflower originated in Asia Minor, and was eventually cultivated in different parts of the world. Most of today’s cauliflower crops are grown in France, Italy and India as well as China and the U.S. The vegetable’s high nutrition value has prompted health experts to place it among the many varieties of superfoods . The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has already included cauliflower among the top 30 powerhouse vegetables in its Aggregate Nutrient Density Index . Previous research have found that cauliflower promotes strong bones and brain health, improves heart health, […]

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